Cheap flights to Balikpapan

Cheap flights from United States to Balikpapan

from New York (JFK - BPN)
Apr 16 — Apr 22
2 stops
from $1,154
from Atlanta (ATL - BPN)
Apr 20 — Apr 27
3 stops
from $1,158
from Chicago (ORD - BPN)
Apr 16 — Apr 22
2 stops
from $1,206

Popular airlines with direct flights to Balikpapan

  • Lion
    Fly to Balikpapan (BPN)
    • Jakarta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Surabaya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 35 min +
    • Makassar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Semarang
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
    • Denpasar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 45 min +
  • Wings Abadi Airlines
    Fly to Balikpapan (BPN)
    • Tanjung Redeb
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Banjarmasin
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • West Kutai Regency
      Direct flights every day
      45 min +
    • Mamuju Regency
      Direct flights every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
      1 hr +
    • Palu City
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
      1 hr 15 min +
  • Super Air Jet
    Fly to Balikpapan (BPN)
    • Surabaya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 35 min +
    • Jakarta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Tarakan
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 5 min +
    • Yogyakarta
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 55 min +
    • Makassar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
  • Citilink Indonesia
    Fly to Balikpapan (BPN)
    • Jakarta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 15 min +
    • Surabaya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 35 min +
    • Tarakan
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 15 min +
    • Makassar
      Direct flights every Mon, Wed, Thu, Sat
      1 hr 15 min +
  • Batik Air
    Fly to Balikpapan (BPN)
    • Jakarta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Makassar
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 10 min +
    • Pontianak
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 35 min +
  • Pelita Air Service, Pt
    Fly to Balikpapan (BPN)
    • Jakarta
      Direct flights every day
      2 hr 10 min +
    • Surabaya
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 40 min +
    • Yogyakarta
      Direct flights every day
      1 hr 50 min +

Popular airports near Balikpapan

  • Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN)
    Balikpapan Indonesia 23 min 3 mi
  • Bandar Udara Aji Pangeran Tumenggung Pranoto (AAP)
    Samarinda Indonesia 2 hr 23 min 66 mi

When to fly to Balikpapan

Off-seasons section.
Off-season
Feb, Apr – May, Jul
Less popular and lower prices
Peak seasons section.
Peak season
Sep – Dec
Most popular and higher prices

About Balikpapan

Balikpapan is a port city on the island of Borneo, in Indonesia. It’s known for beaches such as white-sand Kemala Beach. Stalls in Kebun Sayur market sell jewelry, gemstones and souvenirs. Agung At-Taqwa mosque is decorated with large geometric patterns. North of the city, Bangkirai Hill has a canopy bridge above the rainforest. The Samboja Lestari sanctuary houses rescued orangutans and sun bears.

Frequently asked questions about flying to Balikpapan

What counts as the best airline for your flights to Balikpapan really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly to Balikpapan.

In terms of direct flights, Lion is the most popular, flying directly from 8 cities. Lion flies to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .

Other popular airlines flying to Balikpapan are Wings Abadi Airlines, Super Air Jet, Citilink Indonesia, Batik Air, Pelita Air Service, Pt.
  • Wings Abadi Airlines flies directly from 7 cities. Wings Abadi Airlines flies to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
  • Super Air Jet flies directly from 7 cities. Super Air Jet flies to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
  • Citilink Indonesia flies directly from 4 cities. Citilink Indonesia flies to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
  • Batik Air flies directly from 3 cities. Batik Air flies to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
  • Pelita Air Service, Pt flies directly from 3 cities. Pelita Air Service, Pt flies to Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport (BPN) .
  • Lion offers direct flights to Balikpapan from 8 cities. The most frequent departures are: Jakarta, Surabaya, Makassar, Semarang and Denpasar.
  • Wings Abadi Airlines offers direct flights to Balikpapan from 7 cities. The most frequent departures are: Tanjung Redeb, Banjarmasin, West Kutai Regency, Mamuju Regency and Palu City.
  • Super Air Jet offers direct flights to Balikpapan from 7 cities. The most frequent departures are: Surabaya, Jakarta, Tarakan, Yogyakarta and Makassar.
  • Citilink Indonesia offers direct flights to Balikpapan from 4 cities. The most frequent departures are: Jakarta, Surabaya, Tarakan and Makassar.
  • Batik Air offers direct flights to Balikpapan from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Jakarta, Makassar and Pontianak.
  • Pelita Air Service, Pt offers direct flights to Balikpapan from 3 cities. The most frequent departures are: Jakarta, Surabaya and Yogyakarta.
Balikpapan has a tropical, wet climate, with warm temperatures and significant rainfall throughout the year. Jul–Aug is a popular time for visitors.
Balikpapan is served by only one major airport: Sultan Aji Muhammad Sulaiman Sepinggan International Airport, 3 mi away from the city center.
If you are looking to book airline tickets from United States to Balikpapan you have options. Some of the cheapest flights from popular cities include:
  • Etihad, Garuda Indonesia flight from Chicago, starting at $1,206 from Apr 16 to Apr 22
  • Alaska, China Airlines, Garuda Indonesia flight from Dallas, starting at $1,303 from Apr 27 to May 5
  • Etihad, Garuda Indonesia flight from Atlanta, starting at $1,158 from Apr 20 to Apr 27
  • Etihad, Garuda Indonesia flight from New York, starting at $1,154 from Apr 16 to Apr 22
  • Alaska, China Airlines, Garuda Indonesia flight from Los Angeles, starting at $1,242 from May 4 to May 10
  • Alaska, China Airlines, Garuda Indonesia flight from Miami, starting at $1,467 from Apr 23 to May 2
Of all the flights departing from popular cities in United States, the cheapest round-trip flight to Balikpapan starts at $1,154 and departs from New York on Apr 16 to Apr 22.
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